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Grease

1978Movie1 h 50 minPG

ComedyRomance
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic707.7Rotten Tomatoes65%87%

A nostalgic, deeply romantic romance movie about growing up and history, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Grease is the word.

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Feels like

  • Classic Musical Romance
  • High School Nostalgia
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Feel-Good Coming-of-Age
  • Retro Americana
  • Charming Lead Chemistry
  • Dance-Centric Storytelling
  • Timeless Pop Culture Staple

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Randal Kleiser
Written by
Bronté Woodard
Produced by
Allan Carr, Robert Stigwood
Music by
Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey

Everyone

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Facts

June 16, 1978 · 1 h 50 min · PG

Released
June 16, 1978
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$396 million
Available in
108 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Mythology Gag, Shag Wagon +9

  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Mythology Gag
  • Shag Wagon
  • "Test Your Strength" Game
  • Got Me Doing It
  • Virgin-Shaming
  • Magical Realism
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Composite Character
  • Heroes Gone Fishing
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Say My Name

12 of 95 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Grease?"

Questions about Grease

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grease?

The RokuKanopyYouTube TVTubi TV

In the United States, Grease streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Grease worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 70).

Is there a sequel to Grease?

  1. Grease (1978)
  2. Grease 2 (1982)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Grease 2 (1982).

Is Grease okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Grease good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Grease make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Was Grease a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$396 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $396 million worldwide, 66.0 times its budget.